Epilepsy Surgery

Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system that produces unprovoked and intense bursts of electrical activity inside the brain. These episodes cause seizure that may impact a patient’s muscle control, movement, speech, vision and awareness. Individuals with epilepsy sometimes live in fear because they have repeated seizures that occur often and without warning. Many patients with epilepsy are managed with medications. However, some patients are candidate for surgery with excellent results.

The neurosurgeons at Loma Linda understand how terrifying and disruptive epilepsy can be. That’s why the Department of Neurology and the Department of Neurosurgery collaborate to offer patients multiple alternatives to manage their condition. Rather than rely solely on medication, our neurosurgeons and neurologists strive to accurately diagnose each patients’ condition before creating an individualized treatment plan that can potentially incorporate safe and effective surgical interventions designed to eliminate or at least reduce the number of seizures.

LLUMC’s Department of Neurosurgery physicians are committed to offering the best surgical treatment of brain and spine conditions. Our physicians have many years of experience and hold specialty certifications.

The nervous system is made up of the brain, nerves and spinal cord. It is responsible for our thoughts, emotions and movements. How much do you know about the nervous system? Do you know what happens when the system malfunctions? Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.